Manufacturing Test Technician

WILLIAM F. PERL III

MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN

PROFILE OVERVIEW

Objective: Seeking a position which utilizes education, experience and job training. To promote individual and team oriented opportunities, which will allow for professional growth while making positive contributions to the organization.

Insightful, articulate and highly reliable professional equipped with more than 10 years of experience in troubleshooting, maintaining and optimizing communications, computer, semiconductor and military components and equipment. Versatile with demonstrated mastery in multiple areas of manufacturing operations, including quality assurance, assembly and safety control standards. Extremely detail oriented with advanced troubleshooting skills and untiring initiative to go the extra mile to ensure efficiency and streamline manufacturing processes. Currently holds secret security clearance through the US Navy Background Check. Proficient in using MS Word and PowerPoint.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tektronix (Genesis Line) Beaverton, OR

Production Operator III Dec 2003-2008

- Performed and ensured proper installation of subassemblies, hardware components and cabling in accordance to company specifications

- Reduced waste and streamlined turnaround from purchase order to customer delivery by incorporating / 5S principles in the manufacturing process

- Facilitated thorough test system improvement for implementation

- Monitored and ensured proper functions of software patches and fixes

- Complied with manufacturing procedures, safety / quality control, and EDS standards in installing subassemblies, hardware components, cabling and all other policies and regulations

- Earned excellent reviews and call backs from Tektronix and Intel management due to exemplary work performance and punctuality

Accomplishments:

- Consistently maintained 90% quality rating during five years of tenure

- Enabled the reduction in material vendor packaging material and streamlined inventory through the strategic design, development, and implementation of two CIPS (Customer Improvement Program)

- Earned two CIP awards as recognized by peers and manager for the Genesis Line and Probes Division respectively

- Appointed to revitalize operations in Probes Division

Lean /5S Manufacturing Principles, Merix - Forrest Grove, OR

QA Technician (Finishing Department) Sep-Dec 2003

- Fixed hand audit tools and ensured the integrity of products through microscope inspection

- Determined compliant quality of circuit boards in accordance to ISO 900 standards

- Analyzed defects and determined characteristics that are inconsistent with product specifications

- Assisted in facilitating improvement in test methods and strategies

Intel - Hillsboro, OR

Production Operator III (Packaging Department) Jan-Sep 2003

- Followed a set of established procedures to guarantee optimum packaging and delivery of IC processors

- Ensured accurate shipping label and organization of products in the stockroom for inventory

- Managed and balanced priorities to ensure timely and efficient completion of tasks

MILITARY SERVICE

US Navy Reserves (USS George Philip)

Operation Specialist Feb 1998-Present

- Served as operator for naval tactical data systems, maintained reliability of air and surface defense systems, as well as evaluated and precisely interpreted tactical situations in a real time data environment

- Controlled satellite and radio frequency communications, and operated various sensor platforms, including radar, thermal imaging, and visual

- Maintained unit chart operations, including requisition and inventory for NCAPS (Naval Coordination and Protection OF Shipping)

- Supported NCAPS initiatives by orchestrating DLA chart account

- Set up and maintained hardware, end user stations, and antenna / arrays for MESD-942

- Played a significant role in ensuring work and environmental safety as the designated HAZMAT Certifier

AWARDS AND HONORS

Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medal (Spring 2004)

Established a DLA online chart account for US Navy Reserves as unit’s Chart Custodian of NCAPS (Naval Coordination and Protection of Shipping)

Selected Sailor of the Quarter (Fall 2005)

EDUCATION

Business Major (One semester completed)

Southern Oregon State College, Ashland, OR

Program in Multimedia / Computer Animation

San Diego Mesa College, San Diego, CA

US Military Training

- (DAPA) US Navy, Drug and Alcohol Prevention Advisor, San Diego, CA

- (HAZMAT)US Navy-Hazardous Material Certifier, San Diego, CA

- Navy Correspondence Courses: Fiber Optics, Micro Electronics, Circuit Measurement, Amplifiers, Wave Propagation, Computer Systems, and Network Communications

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